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Introduction to Childcare Business

San Diego Continuing Education

Online - ScheduledType
Apr 26, 2021 - Jun 4, 2021Course Dates
30 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

An introduction to topics common to childcare providers, including licensing, record keeping and insurance; safety, facility preparation and regulations; illness and injury prevention; creative and enriching activities; communication with parents; and menu planning. The course includes practical guidelines for building and/or working in successful and nurturing childcare environments.

Course Benefits:
  • Live face-to-face classes
  • Collaborative project-based learning
  • 24-hour tutoring
  • Live counseling available
  • 24-hr library services
  • Career Counseling
  • Professional development
  • High quality professionally designed courses
  • No textbook fees
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Define the State of California Family Child Care Homes and childcare center licensing requirements. 2. Identify successful childcare business practices and develop policies and procedures for staff relations and supervision. 3. Identify developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor childcare learning environments. 4. Demonstrate menu planning and health and safety practices and regulations for infant and toddler caregiving en...
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Skills you'll acquire

MonitoringService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCoordination
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Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Childcare Workers

Course Content

Eligibility

All SDCE classes listed below can be taken in any order or concurrently:

  • Foundations of Childcare
  • Introduction to Childcare Business
  • Infant Development and Care
  • Multi-Age Development and Care

Required Skills: ESL Level 6 or equivalent

 

*California residents are eligible for no-cost courses and certificate programs. Please visit sdce.edu for more information.

Schedule

Thursday 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Saturday 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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